Consumer Debt

From managing the damage from scams on the elderly to filing for infant or incompetent debtors, this panel reviews issues that arise in these types of cases, and provides practical suggestions for how to best assist these vulnerable populations.

With a focus on providing practical advice, this panel examines issues that may arise with respect to personal property in consumer bankruptcy cases. The panelists address current case law and issues related to property of the estate, valuations, exemptions, garnishments and turnover. Whether you represent debtors, creditors or trustees, this session is sure to be a “Wicked” good time.

This panel explains the Department of Education/Department of Justice Guidance and Attestation process, and discusses the Brunner test and the types of evidence that might be useful to support the statements in an Attestation.

Topics: Debtors with Gig and E-Commerce Jobs What Bankruptcy Professionals Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act Economic Update Intersection of State Court and Federal Court Issues

This panel will explore the basics of credit reporting, what to do when errors occur, and how to obtain a potential resolution. As part of this dialogue, the panelists will discuss relevant aspects of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the discharge injunction, and jurisdictional issues that may impact litigation of these disputes.

Attendees will work through case problems in small judge-led groups.

Do you ever wonder what a particular Supreme Court decision means for you and your practice? This panel will discuss the Supreme Court’s general approach to deciding cases, including bankruptcy cases, and what those decisions mean for the bankruptcy and larger legal community. The panelists will use decisions from last term (as well as those to be argued this term) to help attendees better understand the decisions, how they might influence lower court decisions, and what it all means for those subjected to their decisions.

This panel will discuss the emerging and ever-changing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the administration of consumer debt, and the effects on bankruptcy cases. The panelists will discuss how the technology has been used in both account-servicing and court filings, where it may be going, and potential pitfalls to be mindful of as AI/ML becomes more common.